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Smoker attacks and threatens to rape man on bus

A man was threatened with rape and then viciously assaulted on a bus simply for asking his attacker to stop smoking. The 34-year-old man was threatened and attacked on...

Monton estate agents Eggstatic with Adrian Chiles Easter donation

Enterprising Monton estate agents Living Quarter grabbed a celebrity donation to their Easter egg appeal from broadcaster Adrian Chiles in Monton this week. The former...

Fun and frolics as Eccles special needs playgroup up and running

Eccles Special Needs Stay and Play has just completed its third evening of activities for local children with special needs. Back in February SalfordOnline.com reported...

Couple’s lucky escape after tree smashes into Worsley house

Two people were lucky to escape injury after a 20ft tree toppled by winds crashed through the roof of a house in Worsley. In the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 31...

Competition: Win tickets to David Arnold at Bridgewater Hall

SalfordOnline.com are running a competition for two tickets to see the most famous musician you’ve probably never heard of. David Arnold, 53, is best known for scoring...

Wind and hailstorm warning continues in Salford

More disruption to travel is expected today as strong winds continue to hit the North West. The Met Office has extended its yellow weather warning from yesterday evening...

Double coup for Exchange Quay as GlaxoSmithKline and Boxchange take 11,000sq ft

Global healthcare company GlaxoSmithkline Research & Development Ltd (GSK) has signed a deal to move offices from the Digital World Centre to Exchange Quay. Hunter...

Police close down Eccles bus station – but no crime recorded

A cordon was put in place around Eccles bus station this evening after a report of an assault. Police were called to Church Street in Eccles at 9pm tonight, Monday 30...

Next of kin appeal after death of Arthur Cottam, 77

Police are appealing for help in tracing the relatives of a man from Salford. Arthur Cottam, 77, of Peel Green Road, Eccles, was sadly found dead at his home on Saturday...

Salford weather: Alert over strong winds and heavy rain

The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for gale force winds and heavy rains from Monday evening into Tuesday. Forecasters say an active frontal system will...